MEMC Operations in Sendai, Japan Remain Suspended

MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. WFR today provided an update on the status of its employees and facility in Utsunomiya, Japan following the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred on March 11.

MEMC employees at the Utsunomiya facility, which is approximately 130 miles from Sendai, were safely evacuated following the earthquake, and no injuries were reported. Operations at the facility remain suspended pending the conclusion of building and equipment safety inspections and an analysis of potential damage. As a result, MEMC expects that shipments from this facility will be delayed over the near term.

The company is currently conducting inspections and assessing the impact to production and shipments from the Utsunomiya facility, and expects to provide additional updates as information becomes available.